Wheels to Water | Van life | Boat Life [Ep 149]

Before we head home from our big Europe Camper van adventure there was one place we needed to visit and that was the amazing Mont Saint Michel. The weather unfortunately was terrible with strong winds and icy rain but we took sanctuary in a cafe to try the local dish of Normandy a Gallette.
After taking the ferry from Calais to Dover and a very long drive back up North, I made it home to The Rum Wench - My Narrowboat home. I cruised for the first time in 2 month, in strong winds and made an absolute balls up of mooring up. Once I had calmed down with a lovely Rum it was time to look at how much this van adventure cost - Diesel prices, Campsite fees and Tolls
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Winters in the UK can be miserable especially when living on a boat and with all the canal lock closures for maintenance, I began to feel a little trapped. So for the next 2 months I decided to join up with another fellow solo female traveller and set off across Europe in our two very old camper vans in search of sunshine and to experience Van life at it's best.
I hope you enjoy something a little different as I swap boat life for van life.
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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If you want to know more about LIVING ON A BOAT, CANAL RULES or WHAT I DID BEFORE BOAT LIFE then please watch these two videos:
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You can also follow my adventures as the Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat here:
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🥃 If you would like to buy me a Rum you can do here :
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🅿️ Alternative way to buy a virtual Rum via Paypal :
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❤️ Become a Patreon and long term supporter on the channel: The Narrowboat Pirate
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Music
Stiff Ripples by Heidi Manning
Thrusting Cutlass by Heidi Manning
Plus Music from Epidemic Sound
Music used in this video

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[guiart]

May I suggest a boat adventure with Sandra in Ireland? Missing her already…you two make a lovely team with the dogs! ❤️❤️❤️

[FlyMeToWonderland]

Living on a narrowboat, going on vacation in a van…you truly are living the dream 🏴‍☠️💪🏼🥳

[John_N_Quay_Harbour]

You're impossible! Your double entendres make me chuckle. I haven't missed one of your vlogs. They're brilliant.

[lovelyskull]

Thank you Heidi and Bonnie for The Great European Adventure. I really enjoyed it. Cheers and see you soon.

[helencraig]

Heck! Well done and good on that chap giving a hand!

[Minikisses]

She home🎉🎉 I have absolutely loved your holiday with Sandra and the fur babies. 🩷🩷🩷

[billburnhope]

Old is always the best, says an 82 year old! Good cruising!😊

[bridgetmonahan]

Welcome home, we really enjoyed your European trip & meeting Sandra. Thanks for bringing us along.

[katrinebohr]

The brill planning, the park-ups saved £££'s and provided the best adventure. Thanks for the great show, ladies! ✌️😃 happy cruising

[richardchidwick]

Welcome home! Fantastic trip, really enjoyed your time being a continental pirate. Looking forward to more narrowboat shenanigans to come. Fabulous thank you!

[ms_chigger]

I breathed a sigh of relief when the engine started right up. Welcome home. So glad all is well.

PS: we are going to miss Sandra though.

[jillchew-tetlaw]

Welcome back Heidi. There’s no place like home.

[johngallagher]

Good to see you safely back on the boat. I admire your spirit of adventure to make this trip. Do these things while you can. I am to old to attempt such things any longer.
Looking forward to more canal pirate adventures with you Bonny and all the canal friends.

[Lulu]

Welcome home Heidi and Bonny !
I loved your trip with Sandra and all the dogs so much! Great to see all the things you do, I hope you don’t stress over mixing it up a bit ❤ Absolute Fantastic 😊

[shirleygreaves]

Absolutely loved watching your journeys through Europe. Your filming was outstanding . Welcome back. X

[lyndamiller]

That was a struggle and a half with the boat and the wind..thank goodness for that fella giving you a hand 👍

[elizabethramsay]

Welcome, home Heidi! Thanks for taking us on your adventure. It was just great and what a lovely friend you have in Sandra. You must have had some fun. I hope you both meet up again for another trip. Look forward to your next vlog on Rum Wench. Stay safe 🙏.

[stockielfc]

I love your canal cruising, but your van tour of europe was brilliant, I HOPE YOU DO MORE !

[dianekenyon]

Great adventure in europe Heidi and beautiful bonny and sandra bonnie looks so happy with you glad to see you back on Rum wench you look so relaxed in your home keep them coming x

[samandjennysambrook]

Swings and roundabouts Heidi, Nothing is without cost, and we can't have an omelette without breaking eggs. Glad the old girl fired up and happy you are all home safe...loved you're journey, long may it continue on. Love Sam and Jen.✖️❤️✖️